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Bruno Mars might be dying to become a billionaire, but entrepreneur Mark Cuban doesn’t think so. In a CBS Sunday Morning interview, Cuban easily turned down his billions. When asked if he would be happy with 1% of his net worth, he enthusiastically replied, “Yes. If I had my same family and everything, sure.” It’s easier to give up 99%…

Supply chain disruptions during COVID-19 have brought to light how interdependent nations are for manufacturing. The US’s inability to produce items needed during the pandemic, such as test kits and personal protective equipment, has exposed our vulnerability as a nation. China’s emergence as a global manufacturing superpower has further highlighted weaknesses in American manufacturing. In addition to addressing supply chain…

The New Year is traditionally a time when many people feel a renewed commitment to developing healthy habits, such as eating. E.g. regular exercise, drinking more water or eating healthier. It turns out that married people have an advantage when it comes to health, especially married men. But certainly it’s not the act of walking down the aisle that provides…

A Canadian woman has been asked to pay her company back thousands after she was accused of “time stealing” recorded by tracking software installed on her work computer. Teleworker Karlee Besse was an accountant for Reach CPA in British Columbia and originally tried to sue the company itself for $5,000 in compensation for both unpaid wages and severance pay, citing…

Towards the end of 2022, CFO turnover increased. That means many executives are slipping into new chief financial officer roles this year. However, it may take longer than the standard 90 days to get a foothold. It can take six months, according to an expert who has worked with thousands of executives. “They are not hired to deliver the status…

Elon Musk’s attorneys argued in their bid to move his securities fraud trial out of San Francisco that 82% of all potential jurors who have an opinion of the billionaire view him negatively. Questionnaires from nearly 200 prospective jurors returned to the federal judge handling the case support the argument that the Northern California jury pool for the trial, which…

Apple cuts Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook’s pay by more than 40% to $49 million As part of the changes, the percentage of stock units awarded to Cook and tied to Apple’s performance will increase from 50% to 75% in 2023 and for years to come, the company said in a regulatory filing Thursday. For 2022, Cook received $99.4 million…

The pleadings have been submitted Nebraska vs. Biden and Ministry of Education v. Brownboth of which are under review by the Supreme Court to rule on the legality of the president’s plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student loans for federal borrowers earning less than $125,000 a year. The Coalition of Pro-Forgiveness gives a number of reasons for their…

As more states legalize marijuana, older adults are increasingly turning to cannabis to relieve a variety of physical and mental health symptoms. Increased access to marijuana has led to a record number of children visiting the emergency room for accidental use. Now, a new study finds that older adults also face similar consequences. In California, cannabis-related emergency room visits for…

Walt Disney was beginning to steel itself against a challenge from activist investor Nelson Peltz, who nominated himself to the board of directors in what could become a very public debate about Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger’s leadership. Mark Parker, Nike Inc.’s chief executive officer, will succeed Susan Arnold, who is stepping down at the company’s next annual meeting, Disney…